Montréal to Pendik, Istanbul (YUL–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YUL–SAW had nonstop service from Air Transat, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,816 miles in 7h 45m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Pendik, Istanbul.
Canadian passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No eVisa or advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. Turkey calculates your 90-day allowance by looking back 180 days from your departure date.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
YUL–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to SAW
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) had nonstop service from Air Transat, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
YUL to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to SAW is about 7 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,816 miles (7,750 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Lyon Saint-Exupéry. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.